Radio & Television Technology

School Year: 2020-21

Instructor Information

Instructor	Email	Office Location & Hours
Hosea O. Turner, Jr.	hosea.turner@bhas.org	Room 103, Phone: 269-605-1214

Description

This course will teach a variety of entry-level video and radio production skills in the Digital Media Communications industry.  The students will learn various video/radio techniques and methods as well as how to use technology such as non-linear editing, studio, field, and audio productions.  Students will gain valuable knowledge in employment and media ethics.  Participates will work in groups in order to build team skills on assigned projects.  Also, these individuals will learn skills in writing, reading, and performance.  This course is for 19 weeks and will enable students to earn a credit.

Expectations and Goals

Goals:  Upon completing of this course, students will be able to gain employment in a college media center, Hotel conference center, and as an AV technician for a business, or high school/college theater.

Expectations:

• Respect each other.
• Groups are to work on projects independently.
• Be attentive during presentation.
• Observe all school rules.

Course Material:

32 GB SD Card

16 GB USB Drive

Folder

Required Materials

Video Communications and Productions: By Jim Stinson.

Today Video & radio Equipment: Set-up and Production: B: Peter Utz.

Broadcast Journalism: Tim Ward.

 

 

 

 

Course Schedule:

Weeks 1 & 2:           Basic camera operation Segment 1

Weeks 3 & 4:           Basic Switcher Operation Segment 2

Weeks 5,6, & 7:        Basic Audio operation (Television, Radio, & theater) Segments 3 & 4

Weeks 8, 9, & 10:    Writing for Tv and Radio, Emerging Technologies Segments 3 & 4

Weeks 11-15           Projects: producing Tv interviews Segments 7

Weeks 16-18           Projects:  Producing radio interviews Segments 12

Week 19                 Mid-term exams

Weeks 21-23           Theater production Segment 5 & 6

Weeks 24-26           Remote production Segments 8 & 9

Weeks 27-31           Audio Video Editing Segments 10, &11

Weeks 32-37           Independent projects, Emerging Technology Segments 11

Weeks 38               Grade and review final projects

 

Grading Scale:

Projects 40%

Assignments 10%

Exams & Test 20%

Quizzes 15%

Participation 15%

 

Post-Production- Secondary Preparation:

• Field Trips to radio and television facilities
• Skills USA program teaches student leadership skills
• Radio & Television student advisory committee
• Regional video and/or radio contest

 

 

Preparation for Occupational Titles:

 Guest speakers will present seminars on various topics that are emerging in the Media communication field.